Thirsk
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North Yorkshire woman wins £5,000 and reaches Millionaire's Row on ITV game show
A woman from Thirsk has won £5,000 and secured a place on Millionaire's Row after a dramatic victory on ITV's Win Win with Postcode Lottery.
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More attractions close in York and North Yorkshire due to Storm Boelo
Many attractions are closed today (Sunday) in York and North Yorkshire because of the bad weather. More venues have announced they are not opening since we posted our last update on Friday. These include Castle Howard, Clifford’s Tower in...
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The market town just off the A1(M) hiding thousands of years of history
Just off the A1(M), Boroughbridge has ancient standing stones, Roman history, a traditional high street and scenic walks along the River Ure.
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Car in ditch after crash on major road
Emergency services have been called to a serious crash on the A19 between Jeater Houses and Knayton, near Thirsk.
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Car in ditch after crash on major road
Emergency services have been called to a serious crash on the A19 between Jeater Houses and Knayton, near Thirsk.
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Car crashes through central barrier and into ditch on A19
Emergency services were called to a serious crash on the A19 in North Yorkshire last night (Thursday). It was on the southbound carriageway between Jeater Houses andKnayton, near Thirsk, at** 6.44pm**. A car had hit the central reservation,...
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Here are the latest food hygiene ratings across North Yorkshire
The latest batch of food hygiene ratings for North Yorkshire restaurants, cafes, takeaways, and businesses has been revealed.
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Questions remain over death of man whose body was pulled from Yorkshire canal
The daughter of a man whose body was pulled from Ripon Canal has said questions remain over his death.
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Ripon manufacturer Econ Engineering promotes long-serving employee to IT Director
A North Yorkshire employee who joined Econ Engineering in its Assembly department in 2008 has been promoted to IT Director, following almost two decades with
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Questions remain over death of man whose body was pulled from Yorkshire canal
The daughter of a man whose body was pulled from Ripon Canal has said questions remain over his death.
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'State of the art' digital signalling a step closer on the East Coast Main Line
The first digitally-signalled high speed services in the country have moved a step closer with Grand Central’s Class 180 fleet receiving the regulatory approval for use of the European Train Control System (ETCS) which replaces lineside...
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'Please contact 999 if you see him' - urgent search to find missing York man
North Yorkshire Police have launched an urgent search for a missing man from a York village.
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'Please contact 999 if you see him' - urgent search to find missing York man
North Yorkshire Police have launched an urgent search for a missing man from a York village.
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'Please call 999 if you see him' - search for man last seen in Malton
Police are urging anyone who has information about a man last seen in the Malton area to phone 999.
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'Please call 999 if you see him' - search for man last seen in Malton
Police are urging anyone who has information about a man last seen in the Malton area to phone 999.
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Long-damaged North Yorkshire bridge finally being repaired after nearly two years
WORK to repair a North Yorkshire bridge has finally started - nearly two years after it was damaged.
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Long-damaged North Yorkshire bridge finally being repaired after nearly two years
WORK to repair a North Yorkshire bridge has finally started - nearly two years after it was damaged.
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Train services disrupted by more engineering work - NINE day closure on one route
Passengers are reminded that a major programme of railway improvements on the East Coast Main Line is taking place over the next two weekends (24-25 October and 31 October-1 November). The direct line from Leeds to York will also be closed...
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Things to do in York this Halloween and half term 2026
Looking for things to do in York this Halloween and half term? We’ve got the guide for you. It’s time to get spooky! There are so many fun things to do in York this Halloween and half term. Are we missing an event? Let us know by dropping...
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Young Farmers' Halloween tractor run pays tribute to much-loved club president
Tractors took to the roads of North Yorkshire on Sunday (October 18) for a special Halloween charity run in memory of a much-loved agricultural contractor.
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Two caravans destroyed by fire near site in North Yorkshire
Two caravans have been destroyed by a fire behind a site in Thirsk.
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Caravans demolished by fire in Thirsk
Firefighters were called to two caravans alight in Thirsk last night, Friday 16thOctober. A crew from Northallerton and Thirsk attended the scene behind a caravan site in the town. On arrival they used 1 hose reel jet to extinguish and...
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Two caravans destroyed by fire near site in North Yorkshire
Two caravans have been destroyed by a fire behind a site in Thirsk.
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Inside the North Yorkshire farm with 175,000 pumpkins and giant autumn festival
Spilmans has launched its annual Pumpkin Festival, with more than 175,000 pumpkins ready for picking.
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North Yorkshire couple win EuroMillions after gut instinct told them to enter draw
A retired couple from North Yorkshire have won the EuroMillions after a gut instinct told them to enter the draw.
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Inside the North Yorkshire farm with 175,000 pumpkins and giant autumn festival
Spilmans has launched its annual Pumpkin Festival, with more than 175,000 pumpkins ready for picking.
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North Yorkshire couple win EuroMillions after gut instinct told them to enter draw
A retired couple from North Yorkshire have won the EuroMillions after a gut instinct told them to enter the draw.
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‘We can’t believe it!’ North Yorkshire couple win £1m on National Lottery
A retired North Yorkshire couple are celebrating winning £1 million on the National Lottery. The pair, from near Thirsk, won the cash in the EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker draw on Tuesday 1 September. The winner, who has chosen to remain...
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Lucky North Yorkshire couple bag £1million in National Lottery after hunch pays off
A retired North Yorkshire couple are celebrating after becoming millionaires thanks to a lottery ticket bought on a hunch.
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MP visits Pickering's biggest employer producing parts for Jaguar Land Rover
Thirsk and Malton MP Kevin Hollinrake recently visited WHS Plastics in Pickering, creating car parts destined for Jaguar Land Rover vehicles.
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North Yorkshire mother launches campaign on loss and motherhood
Malton mother Louise Kirby-Jones, who lost both her parents within a year, has helped launch The Motherless Mothers charity's #Unmuted campaign to highlight the hidden challenges faced by women raising children without maternal support due to bereavement, estrangement or illness.
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Train lines near York blocked due to safety issue - delays on key routes
Train lines have been blocked following an incident close to York.
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Train lines near York blocked due to safety issue - delays on key routes
Train lines have been blocked following an incident close to York.
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MP visits Pickering's biggest employer producing parts for Jaguar Land Rover
Thirsk and Malton MP Kevin Hollinrake recently visited WHS Plastics in Pickering, creating car parts destined for Jaguar Land Rover vehicles.
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North Yorkshire railway manager retires after 32 years of dedicated service
Mike Drewery, a station manager who began his career in North Yorkshire, is retiring after 32 years of service on the railway.
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North Yorkshire railway manager retires after 32 years of dedicated service
Mike Drewery, a station manager who began his career in North Yorkshire, is retiring after 32 years of service on the railway.
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North Yorkshire farm launches adults-only cosy pumpkin nights with drinks and music
A North Yorkshire farm is launching adults-only Pumpkin Nights featuring after-dark pumpkin picking, Highland cow calves, street food, carnival games, music and drink
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30-acre North Yorkshire plot goes to market at £450,000
A third major parcel of farmland has been put up for sale by a leading estate agency in North Yorkshire.
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Hate Crime Awareness Week: Campaigners Urge Reporting as Questions Remain Over Definitions
Hate Crime Awareness Week begins on Monday, 12 October, with police, councils and community organisations across York and North Yorkshire organising events
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Blue plaque installed to mark home of All Creatures Great and Small author
A plaque has been unveiled to honour the man who created James Herriot.
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Brave eventer Holly Richardson jumps back in the saddle
Just to compete in the Defender Burghley Horse Trials was an amazing achievement for injured three-day eventer Holly Richardson. But to come so close to a podium finish with 15.2hh Irish Sports Horse Ballyneety Silver Service would have made it an even more extraordinary feat for the Richmond-based rider, as many of the world’s leading eventers were in the international field.
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The Yorkshire Vet: Bridge too far for one stranded heifer - Julian Norton
“Yes, it’s all done and dusted and should be working perfectly. You just need to make sure all the computers are restarted before tomorrow,” reported our unerringly cheerful IT consultant.
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Foundation in memory of North Yorkshire dad donates £30k to mental health support
Charlie Dallas Lancaster, 36, from Thirsk, died in summer 2020. His family and friends remember his “cheeky, smiling face” and ability to “light up the room”.
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Walker taking on 109-mile challenge in aid of condition that changed family's life
A Thirsk walker is tackling 109 miles of moorland and coastline to raise awareness of a condition that changed his family’s life.
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Plaque honouring All Creatures Great and Small author unveiled at his former home
A blue plaque honouring All Creatures Great and Small author James Herriot has been unveiled at his former North Yorkshire home.
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One person trapped after car crashes onto its side in North Yorkshire
Firefighters freed an occupant of a car after it crashed and ended up on its side today (Saturday). Emergency services were called to the A170 at Sutton Bank near Thirsk at 3.13pm. Fire crews from Northallerton and Helmsley worked to free...
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Behind the scenes with cast of All Creature Great and Small series 7
All Creatures Great and Small stars Rachel Shenton and Nicholas Ralph have taken fans behind the scenes at Skeldale House as series seven airs on Channel 5.
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Road reopens after incident involving man on A19 in North Yorkshire
EMERGENCY services were called to a main road in North Yorkshire this morning (Friday) following concerns over the welfare of a man.
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Road reopens after incident involving man on A19 in North Yorkshire
EMERGENCY services were called to a main road in North Yorkshire this morning (Friday) following concerns over the welfare of a man.
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A19 closed in North Yorkshire over welfare concerns for man as air ambulance called
A major road in North Yorkshire was temporarily closed following concerns for the welfare of a man, with police and the air ambulance called to the scene.